FPGA implementation of a single-channel HDLC Layer-2 protocol transmitter using VHDL

Abstract

To successfully transmit data over any network, a protocol is required to manage the flow or pace at which the data is transmitted. This protocol is defined in Layer 2 of OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model. High-level Data Link Control (HDLC) is the most commonly used Layer 2 protocol and is suitable for bit oriented packet transmission mode. This paper discusses the VHDL modeling of single-channel HDLC Layer 2 protocol Transmitter and its implementation using Xilinx Virtex FPGA as the target technology. The HDLC Transmitter is used to transmit the HDLC frame structure. Implementing the single-channel HDLC protocol Transmitter in FPGA gives you the flexibility, upgradability and customization benefits of programmable logic.